FROM THE ZIMBABWE VIGIL

Press Notice - 8th March 2007

Rally for Zimbabwe

Zimbabweans in the diaspora are to gather in Trafalgar Square from 1 - 4 pm
on Saturday, 10th March, to support a rally against human rights abuses in
Zimbabwe. The rally is organised by ACTSA (Action for Southern Africa, the
successor to the Anti-Apartheid Movement) and is supported by British trade
unionists, who are appalled at the brutal treatment of fellow trade
unionists in Zimbabwe. The rally which marks international women's day, has
a particular focus is on women in Zimbabwe. ACTSA has invited high profile
speakers including the Zimbabwean trade unionists, Lovemore Matombo and
Lucia Matibenga, both of whom were brutally assaulted for peaceful in
September last year and Kate Hoey, Chair of the All-Party Parliamentary
Group on Zimbabwe. The Zimbabwean protest singer Viomak will also feature.

On Saturday, the Vigil hosted the biggest demonstration we have ever had -
around 400 activists. They are all keen to come and support the ACTSA rally
in Trafalgar Square.

For more information:
http://www.actsa.org/Pages/Page.php?pID=1109&title=Rally%20for%20Dignity

Contacts:
ACTSA: 020 3263 2001
Vigil Rose Benton 07970 996 003

Vigil co-ordinators
The Vigil, outside the Zimbabwe Embassy, 429 Strand, London, takes place
every Saturday from 14.00 to 18.00 to protest against gross violations of
human rights by the current regime in Zimbabwe. The Vigil which started in
October 2002 will continue until internationally-monitored, free and fair
elections are held in Zimbabwe. http://www.zimvigil.co.uk